Light Quality Lab: DMG Maxi & Depron Dome for Soft Light Light is the language of cinema, and mastering it is essential for any filmmaker. At Filmmakers Academy, we’re committed to bringing you the best insights from industry leaders. Today, we’re thrilled to share an exclusive excerpt from our Cinematic Light Quality Masterclass, featuring Director […]
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A Sneak Peek Behind Filmotechnic Camera Car Systems Buckle up, filmmakers! Get ready to dive deep into the thrilling world of camera cars with the exclusive Filmotechnic Camera Car Masterclass, brought to you in collaboration with Filmmakers Academy. This comprehensive virtual workshop peels back the curtain on the secrets of capturing high-octane action sequences and […]
Film Noir Lighting Inside a Detective’s Office with Shane Hurlbut, ASC Just as a painter mixes the colors on their palette to create a work of art, a cinematographer must harness various lights and fixtures to craft a memorable cinematic image. In this video, DP Shane Hurlbut, ASC commands a chorus of lights to illuminate […]
Cinematic Lighting with Shane Hurlbut, ASC: Xenon Light In this video, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC shines the laser-strong Xenon through the backside of a 1-inch foam bead board that yields an impressive light quality. Then, when they add fill light with a 4×8 Pipelight, the entire lighting setup comes together beautifully. Showcasing the soft light […]
Music Video Cinematography: Projector Lighting In this excerpt from the Abstract Lighting & In-Camera Effects Masterclass, cinematographer Justin Jones presents how he creatively lights with a projector for music videos. Access the complete 2+ hour masterclass by becoming a Filmmakers Academy member today! Abstract Lighting & In-Camera Effects Masterclass Discover dreamy and abstract camera and […]
When Shane Hurlbut, ASC shoots handheld cinematography, he shoots 5K but frames for 4K. That way, it gives him 25% around the edges to stabilize and doesn’t force him to zoom in on the sensor and lose parts of the image. Watch the clip below from Shane’s Camera, Lens & Filter Masterclass. Get this 3-hour […]
Live Online Commercial Directing Masterclass Now, more than ever before, the world needs filmmakers – particularly commercial directors. Gone are the days when businesses could advertise themselves in the local paper or simply by word of mouth. Every company and product needs a commercial to compete in the global marketplace. Not only has this new […]
More filmmakers than ever before are turning to online resources to learn from the masters. But what platform delivers the most comprehensive experience with real-world techniques and knowledge? Both platforms include instructors that are leaders in the film industry. MasterClass, for example, furnishes celebrity creatives who explore theory and why they do what they do. […]